1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 575 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 288 GTO | Century |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2855 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |